Sky: Children of the Light is definitely an MMO, with other players constantly around you as you explore, but figuring out how to make friends in Sky isn't all that well explained. Like Thatgamecompany's prior game Journey, Sky takes a somewhat minimalist, anonymized approach to multiplayer and friendship online.
The important thing to know is that you'll need to unlock the ability to interact with each friend you make, which is part of the "dual consent" multiplayer system that TGC's creative director Jenova Chen says is critical to designing a non-toxic online space. Here's what you need to know about finding your existing friends and adding new ones in Sky.
